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You are invited to remember the birth of Jesus in our beautifully decorated church

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St Stephen's is open every day this week for private prayer from 10am to 4pm. Please go and remember the birth of Jesus in our beautifully decorated church. This is up to and including Christmas Eve.

Lord Jesus because of the tender mercy of our God you came to us from heaven:At this Advent season as we prepare ourselves for Christmas, may we experience you coming as the rising sun to shine on the darkness in our lives and shine on those living …

Lord Jesus because of the tender mercy of our God you came to us from heaven:

At this Advent season as we prepare ourselves for Christmas, may we experience you coming as the rising sun to shine on the darkness in our lives and shine on those living in the shadow of death. Please show us the way to go and keep us safe as we walk in your sunlight.

Lord Jesus, you are the Sun of Righteousness, the risen Lord:

At this Advent season as we prepare ourselves for Christmas, will you spread your healing wings over us and all those who are in our prayers, and guide our feet into the path of peace. Please make right the wrongs that people are suffering, bring your reconciliation and restoration.

based on Luke 1:78-9; Malachi 4:2.

Featured Events

SERVICES in the benefice

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Carols @ The Bell Aldworth 5pm!
Dec 13
Carols @ The Bell Aldworth 5pm!

Join us at The Bell Pub in Aldworth at 5pm as we sing some classic Christmas Carols as well as enjoy some refreshments! Everybody welcome for a fun filled afternoon!

10am Communion & Carols @ Basildon
Dec 14
10am Communion & Carols @ Basildon

We gather for a service of prayer, readings, wonderful hymns and communion. We have activities and toys for children and are passionate about seeing all ages and stages engage in worship together. We have gluten free communion wafers available and share in delicious refreshments in the church centre after the service - it’s a great way to chat and catch up with people.

Christingle @ Aldworth
Dec 14
Christingle @ Aldworth

Breakfast & Christingle Service! Food for body, mind and soul ! Join us at 9:30 am for breakfast followed by a short, informal, family friendly Christingle service. A great opportunity to meet friends and share a breakfast of bacon rolls, fresh brewed coffee or tea, fresh fruit, croissants; then worship together.

Lessons & Carols at Ashampstead 6pm
Dec 14
Lessons & Carols at Ashampstead 6pm

Join us for a wonderful service of carols and readings as we re-tell (and sing) the Christmas story. Everybody welcome for this beautiful service!

8.30am Holy Communion @ Ashampstead
Dec 21
8.30am Holy Communion @ Ashampstead

St Clement’s

We gather at 8.30am for a short said communion service using the words of the wonderful Book of Common Prayer. The service will include a short sermon, and plenty of time to pray, reflect and encounter God in this wonderful place. What a brilliant way to begin a Sunday - especially as there is coffee and biscuits served afterwards.

Basildon Christingle Service - with Basildon Primary
Dec 21
Basildon Christingle Service - with Basildon Primary

Join us at 10am as we host our Christingle Service with special performances from Basildon Primary School. We will build the Christingles as part of our service and enjoy some delicious refreshments afterwards. Absolutely everybody welcome.

Lessons and Carols - Aldworth
Dec 21
Lessons and Carols - Aldworth

A beautiful service full of favourite carols and the beautiful words of the traditional readings. With candles, good voices and festive cheer its a service not to be missed.

10am Nativity Service @ Basildon
Dec 24
10am Nativity Service @ Basildon

The Christmas Story for all the Family. Everybody is encouraged to come dressed as a Nativity character (or anything else!). There will be cracking carols, lots of celebration and lots to eat and drink! Come and join us as we celebrate Christmas in style.

All Age Crib Service @ Ashampstead 4PM
Dec 24
All Age Crib Service @ Ashampstead 4PM

In our new style crib service we will gather together and re-tell the greatest story every told! We will sing some wonderful carols and encourage full family participation. Come dressed as a bible character. Yes tea-towels are mandatory! - or come as any of your favourite superhero’s - perhaps there will be a Batman instead of a shepherd this year? Who knows? Bring your friends and family and neighbours for what promises to be a fantastic way to enter into Christmas!

11:30pm Midnight Holy Communion - Aldworth
Dec 24
11:30pm Midnight Holy Communion - Aldworth

All are welcome to join us for our Midnight Communion at St Mary’s, Aldworth. We will start Christmas Day thanking the Lord, and contemplating the enormity of the miracle of Christmas.

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Jubilee Beacon Lighting Event Basildon
Jubilee Beacon Lighting Event Basildon

We’re all invited to begin the Jubilee weekend by lighting an official jubilee beacon on Thursday 2nd June.

Welcome our new Curate!
Welcome our new Curate!

Join us as we welcome our new Curate to the Benefice for a garden party at The Vicarage, Upper Basildon. Jen’s first services across the Benefice will be on the 3rd July 2022, so join us in the afternoon as we properly welcome her to Basildon, Ashampstead and Aldworth.

Concert with the Giants
Concert with the Giants

Join us for a wonderful evening concert in the company of the Aldworth Giant’s. Saturday 30th July 7pm.

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Weekly Newsletter 10th March
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Weekly Newsletter 3rd March
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Book Exchange - Books for Dolly
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Post Office @ St Stephen's
Dec 12
Post Office @ St Stephen's
Post Office @ St. Stephen's
Dec 15
Post Office @ St. Stephen's

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